SOCIAL NEWS

Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 106, 7 November 1938, Page 3

SOCIAL NEWS

Mr and Mrs J. Scobie and their two sons, of Auckland, are spending a holiday in Opotiki. , They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Campbell, Waiotahi. * * •» ■* * * ALr. and Mrs- W. J. Gates ,of M airarapa, are visiting Opotiki in tho course of an extensive tour. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Duff. #*** * * * Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Armstrong and their infant son, of Te Toi, Alatamata, Jmve returned to their home after a holiday visit to Opotiki* * -:c- * * * K Airs. A. E. Payne lias returned to Opotiki from a holiday spent in Taupo and Napier. * * « ■» # * * Mr- and Mrs. J. Armstrong are spending a short holiday in Auckland. ■Hr * « * IS- * * .Mrs. D. Hickey, accompanied by Misses Kathleen and Nora Hickey is spending a holiday in Auckland. *- * -it if * * * Mrs. C. J. Neilson is spending a holiday in Auckland. » * * * x- * * . Mr. Pat Hickey has returned to To Puke after spending his annual leave in Opotiki.

VALEDICTORY HANOI-: AT TOATOA A very pleasant dance was held in tlie Toatoa hall on Tuesday evening the occasion being to bid iarewell to David Starky. who is shortly leaving New Zealand to join the Air Force in England. Splendid music was supplied' by -Mr. It. Parkes, while several enjoyable extras were played by Mr. t it. lard ley anil Mrs. Starky. A .Monte Carlo was won by -Miss 15. Haskell and 31 r. T. McDonald. After a most dainty supper had been partaken of, Mr. f Ken Walker took the opportunity of presenting David with a handsome leather suitcase, from his friends at Toatoa. David thanked all for the gift which he greatly appreciated. All joined in singing “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow”- Dancing .was then continued until 12.30 a.m. when a very pleasant evening came to a close, by all joining bands and singing “Auld Lang* Syne”. Among those present were Mrs. T. Stott. Mrs. Geo. Brown, Mrs. F. Starky. Mrs. R. Jones, Mrs. Ron. Yard ley. Mrs. .M. Munro, MrsF. Stirling. .Miss 15. Haskell, .Miss M. Adams. Miss N. Beid, .Miss M. Reid, Miss Brethertoii, Miss .15. Adams.